Integrated image acquisition system
By integrating the acquisition components on the inner rearview mirror and connecting arms of commercial vehicles, the problem of cumbersome assembly of split parts is solved, and higher integration and safety is achieved, simplifying the assembly process and enhancing the stability of the acquisition system. Sex and capture the vision.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421122449.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-21
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-05-21
AI Technical Summary
The existing commercial vehicle image acquisition system uses split parts, which are cumbersome and have low integration, which affects the safety of driving vision.
Design an integrated image acquisition system, which integrates cameras, radars and other acquisition components on the inner rearview mirror and connecting arms, and connects emergency brake assist, dual early warning, anti-fatigue detection and streaming media modules with the acquisition components to achieve multiple integrated application of item functions.
The assembly process is simplified, the assembly difficulty and cost is reduced, the degree of integration is improved, the types of interior structures are reduced, the stability of the collection components is ensured and the field of view is effectively captured, and driving safety is enhanced.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present application belongs to the field of automobile assisted driving, and specifically relates to an integrated image acquisition system. Background Art
[0002] At present, my country's commercial vehicle industry is developing rapidly. The safety and intelligence of commercial vehicles are of concern to many users. With the tightening of domestic and foreign regulations on medium and heavy-duty vehicles, the number of active safety devices in commercial vehicles is increasing. Commercial vehicle dual warning systems, emergency brake assist systems, anti-fatigue driving detection systems, electronic streaming media rearview mirrors, etc. have emerged. The above four systems are all applied to image acquisition systems, such as infrared cameras, high-definition cameras, radars, etc.
[0003] Currently, the image acquisition of active safety structures and intelligent structures in the cab on the market is a split structure, which is concentrated on the front windshield during installation, has low integration, and affects driving vision safety.
[0004] It is necessary to design a comprehensive equipment to solve the multiple assembly of split parts and improve safety and integration. Utility Model Content
[0005] The present application provides an integrated image acquisition system, which solves the problem in the prior art that various image acquisition components such as cameras, radars, etc., split parts require multiple assembly and cumbersome operation.
[0006] The technical solution adopted in this application is:
[0007] An integrated image acquisition system includes an inner rearview mirror, the inner rearview mirror includes a display area and a mounting area, the display area is provided with a display screen, the mounting area is provided with a mounting groove, and the display screen is fixed to a notch of the mounting groove;
[0008] It also includes a connecting arm connecting the interior rearview mirror and the car body, the connecting arm is respectively connected to the mounting slot and the front windshield of the car;
[0009] It also includes a collection component, part of which is arranged in the installation area, and the other part is arranged in the connecting arm, and the collection component includes a camera and a radar.
[0010] In a preferred implementation of an integrated image acquisition system, the connecting arm includes a front surface facing the front windshield, a rear surface arranged opposite to the front surface, and a side surface connecting the front surface and the rear surface, the camera includes a front camera and a side camera, the front camera is located on the front surface, the side camera is located on the side surface, and the radar includes a front radar located on the front surface.
[0011] In a preferred implementation of an integrated image acquisition system, the front surface includes an inclined section and a straight section, the straight section is parallel to the front windshield, and the front camera and the front radar are located in the straight section.
[0012] In a preferred implementation of an integrated image acquisition system, the image acquisition system also includes an emergency braking assist module, a dual warning module, an anti-fatigue detection module and a streaming media module, and the emergency braking assist module, the dual warning module, the anti-fatigue detection module and the streaming media module are connected to the acquisition component.
[0013] In a preferred implementation of the integrated image acquisition system, the emergency brake assist module is connected to the front camera and the front radar, and the emergency brake assist module is configured to identify the distance and moving speed of the object in front of the vehicle and transmit the brake signal to the AESS controller.
[0014] In a preferred implementation of an integrated image acquisition system, a dual warning module is connected to a front camera and a front radar. The dual warning module is configured to issue a voice warning based on an image of a lane marking line and an image of an obstacle in front of the vehicle when the vehicle deviates from the lane marking line and / or when the distance between the vehicle and the obstacle is less than a set distance.
[0015] In a preferred implementation of an integrated image acquisition system, the side camera faces the driving seat and is connected to an anti-fatigue detection module. The anti-fatigue detection module is configured to analyze the driver's facial features through the image information provided by the side camera to determine whether the driver is fatigued. If so, a voice warning is issued.
[0016] In a preferred implementation of an integrated image acquisition system, the acquisition component also includes a rear camera, which is fixed to an installation area. A control switch is provided at the bottom of the installation area. The streaming media module is connected to the rear camera and the display screen. The streaming media module is configured to display the image information acquired by the rear camera on the display screen.
[0017] In a preferred implementation of an integrated image acquisition system, it also includes a main control module, an emergency brake assist module, a dual warning module, an anti-fatigue detection module, a streaming media module, an interior rearview mirror and a connecting arm, all of which are connected to the main control module.
[0018] In a preferred implementation of the integrated image acquisition system, the connecting arm is fixedly connected to the front windshield, and a universal joint is provided between the mounting groove and the connecting arm to enable the interior rearview mirror to rotate.
[0019] Due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects achieved by this application are as follows:
[0020] (1) By setting the acquisition component in the installation area and connecting arm of the rearview mirror, the connecting arm is connected to the rearview mirror and the vehicle body, the position of the rearview mirror is limited, and the acquisition component is set in the rearview mirror and the connecting arm. Most existing vehicle models have ordinary rearview mirrors and connecting arms for limiting the position of the rearview mirror. Therefore, the camera and radar are set in the rearview mirror and / or the connecting arm, and no other component structures are added. The acquisition component is integrated into the rearview mirror and the connecting arm, which reduces the types of in-vehicle structures and reduces costs. During the assembly process of the rearview mirror and the connecting arm, the image acquisition component is assembled at the same time, avoiding the need for multiple assembly of split parts, saving assembly time, reducing assembly difficulty, and improving the degree of integration.
[0021] (2) A front camera and a front radar are provided. Since the rearview mirror and the connecting arm are located at the front windshield of the vehicle, the front camera and the front radar are provided on the front surface of the connecting arm to facilitate the collection of image information in front of the vehicle. Furthermore, since the front camera and the front radar are located inside the vehicle, damage to the front camera and the front radar by the external environment can be avoided.
[0022] (3) A straight section parallel to the front windshield is set, and the front camera and the front radar are both located in the straight section, which is conducive to the front camera and the front radar having a good capture field of view.
[0023] (4) By setting up an emergency brake assist module, a dual warning module, an anti-fatigue detection module and a streaming media module to connect with the acquisition component, multiple functions can obtain image information through the acquisition component located in the rearview mirror and the connecting arm, thereby realizing the integrated application of image acquisition. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0024] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present application and constitute a part of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present application. In the drawings:
[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of an interior rearview mirror and a connecting arm in one embodiment of the utility model;
[0026] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the interior rearview mirror and the connecting arm at another angle in one embodiment of the utility model;
[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of an interior rearview mirror and a connecting arm at another angle in an embodiment of the utility model.
[0028] Description of reference numerals:
[0029] 1-interior rearview mirror, 11-installation area, 111-installation slot, 112-slot, 113-control switch, 12-display area, 121-display screen; 2-connecting arm, 21-front surface, 211-inclined section, 212-straight section, 22-rear surface, 23-side surface; 3-front camera; 4-front radar; 5-side camera; 6-universal shaft head. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0030] In order to more clearly illustrate the overall concept of the present application, a detailed description is given below in an illustrative manner in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0031] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below. It should be noted that the embodiments of the present application and the features in each embodiment may be combined with each other without conflict.
[0032] In addition, in the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientations or positional relationships indicated by the terms "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.
[0033] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0034] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature "above" or "below" a second feature may be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.
[0035] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the present application provides an integrated image acquisition system, including an inner rearview mirror 1, the inner rearview mirror 1 includes a display area 12 and an installation area 11, the display area 12 is provided with a display screen 121, the installation area 11 is provided with a mounting groove 111, and the display screen 121 is fixed to a notch 112 of the mounting groove 111;
[0036] It also includes a connecting arm 2 connecting the interior rearview mirror 1 and the vehicle body, and the connecting arm 2 is respectively connected to the mounting slot 111 and the front windshield of the vehicle;
[0037] It also includes a collection component, part of which is arranged in the installation area 11, and the other part is arranged in the connecting arm 2, and the collection component includes a camera and a radar.
[0038] By setting the acquisition component in the installation area 11 of the inner rearview mirror 1 and the connecting arm 2, and the connecting arm 2 is connected to the inner rearview mirror 1 and the vehicle body, the inner rearview mirror 1 is limited, and the acquisition component is set in the inner rearview mirror 1 and the connecting arm 2. Most existing car models have ordinary rearview mirrors and connecting arms 2 for limiting the inner rearview mirror 1. Therefore, the camera and radar are set in the inner rearview mirror 1 and / or the connecting arm 2, and other component structures do not need to be added. The acquisition component is integrated into the inner rearview mirror 1 and the connecting arm 2, which reduces the types of in-vehicle structures and reduces costs. During the assembly process of the inner rearview mirror 1 and the connecting arm 2, the image acquisition component is assembled at the same time, avoiding the need for multiple assembly of split parts, saving assembly time, reducing assembly difficulty, and improving the degree of integration.
[0039] In one embodiment, the connecting arm 2 includes a front surface 21 facing the front windshield, a rear surface 22 arranged opposite to the front surface 21, and a side surface 23 connecting the front surface 21 and the rear surface 22. The camera includes a front camera 3 and a side camera 5, the front camera 3 is located on the front surface 21, the side camera 5 is located on the side surface 23, and the radar includes a front radar 4 located on the front surface 21.
[0040] A front camera 3 and a front radar 4 are provided. Since the interior rearview mirror 1 and the connecting arm 2 are located at the front windshield of the automobile, the front camera 3 and the front radar 4 are provided on the front surface 21 of the connecting arm 2, so as to facilitate the collection of image information in front of the vehicle. Furthermore, since the front camera 3 and the front radar 4 are located inside the vehicle, damage to the front camera 3 and the front radar 4 caused by the external environment can be avoided.
[0041] Furthermore, the front surface 21 includes an inclined section 211 and a straight section 212 , the straight section 212 is parallel to the front windshield, and the front camera 3 and the front radar 4 are located in the straight section 212 .
[0042] A straight section 212 parallel to the front windshield is provided, and the front camera 3 and the front radar 4 are both located in the straight section 212, which is beneficial for the front camera 3 and the front radar 4 to have a good capturing field of view.
[0043] In addition, the image acquisition system also includes an emergency brake assist module, a dual warning module, an anti-fatigue detection module and a streaming media module, and the emergency brake assist module, the dual warning module, the anti-fatigue detection module and the streaming media module are connected to the acquisition component.
[0044] By setting up an emergency brake assist module, a dual warning module, an anti-fatigue detection module and a streaming media module to connect with the acquisition component, multiple functions can obtain image information through the acquisition component located in the rearview mirror 1 and the connecting arm 2, thereby realizing the integrated application of image acquisition.
[0045] Furthermore, the emergency brake assist module is connected to the front camera 3 and the front radar 4, and the emergency brake assist module is configured to identify the distance and moving speed of the object in front of the vehicle and transmit the brake signal to the AESS controller.
[0046] The front camera 3 captures the impact information in front of the vehicle, and the front radar 4 identifies the distance and moving speed of the person or object in front of the vehicle. The emergency brake assist module connected to the front camera 3 and the front radar 4 analyzes the acquired image information and distance and speed information. When the distance to the person or object reaches the set value, if the driver does not actively step on the brake, the brake signal is actively transmitted to the AESS controller for automatic braking.
[0047] Furthermore, the dual warning module is connected to the front camera 3 and the front radar 4. The dual warning module is configured to issue a voice warning based on the lane marking image and the obstacle image in front of the vehicle when the vehicle deviates from the lane marking and / or when the distance between the vehicle and the obstacle is less than a set distance.
[0048] Furthermore, the dual warning module includes lane departure warning and forward collision warning. According to the image information provided by the front camera 3 and the front radar 4, the dual warning module issues a voice warning by collecting lane marking information and forward obstacle image information to remind the driver.
[0049] It should be noted that the front camera 3 and the front radar 4 can be connected to the emergency brake assist module and the dual warning module at the same time.
[0050] Furthermore, the side camera 5 faces the driving position, and the side camera 5 is connected to the anti-fatigue detection module. The anti-fatigue detection module is configured to analyze the driver's facial features through the image information provided by the side camera 5 to determine whether the driver is fatigued, and if so, issue a voice warning.
[0051] The side camera 5 is located on the side surface 23 and on the side close to the driving seat, so that the camera can be installed to face the driver and obtain the driver's facial image information. The side camera 5 provides the driver's facial image information to the anti-fatigue detection module, and then determines whether the driver is tired by analyzing the facial expression characteristics, so as to give the driver a voice warning to ensure safety.
[0052] Furthermore, the acquisition component also includes a rear camera, which is fixed to the installation area 11. A control switch 113 is provided at the bottom of the installation area 11. The streaming media module is connected to the rear camera and the display screen 121. The streaming media module is configured to display the image information acquired by the rear camera on the display screen 121.
[0053] The rear camera is fixed to the installation area 11 and is used to collect information affecting the rear field of view. The display screen 121 is turned on or off by controlling the switch 113. When the control switch 113 is turned on, the display screen 121 displays the rear field of view image information collected by the rear camera, which assists the driver in driving and is beneficial to driving safety. When the control switch 113 is turned off, the interior rearview mirror 1 is used as an ordinary interior rearview mirror 1 through the display screen 121.
[0054] In addition, it also includes a main control module, an emergency brake assist module, a dual warning module, an anti-fatigue detection module, a streaming media module, and an interior rearview mirror 1 and a connecting arm 2, all of which are connected to the main control module.
[0055] The main control module provides power to the acquisition system and controls the signal reception and feedback of the acquisition system. It should be noted that the circuit connection and control setting of the acquisition system can be realized with the help of existing technology.
[0056] In one embodiment, the connecting arm 2 is fixedly connected to the front windshield, and a universal joint 6 is provided between the mounting groove 111 and the connecting arm 2 to enable the interior rearview mirror 1 to rotate.
[0057] The universal joint 6 allows the driver to adjust the interior rearview mirror 1 according to his personal sitting posture and field of vision, and during this process the connecting arm 2 remains in place. The front camera 3, the side camera 5 and the front radar 4 are all located on the connecting arm 2. When the interior rearview mirror 1 rotates, the positions of the front camera 3, the toilet paper camera and the front radar 4 remain unchanged, and the image acquisition range remains unchanged, thereby ensuring that the image information acquired by the acquisition component is accurate.
[0058] Anything not described in this application can be achieved by adopting or drawing on existing technologies.
[0059] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, and the same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referenced to each other, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments.
[0060] The above is only an embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application may have various changes and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application should be included in the scope of the claims of the present application.
Claims
1. An integrated image acquisition system, characterized in that: The inner rearview mirror comprises a display area and a mounting area, the display area is provided with a display screen, the mounting area is provided with a mounting groove, and the display screen is fixed to a notch of the mounting groove; It also includes a connecting arm connecting the interior rearview mirror and the car body, wherein the connecting arm is respectively connected to the mounting slot and the front windshield of the car; It also includes a collection component, part of which is arranged in the installation area, and the other part is arranged in the connecting arm, and the collection component includes a camera and a radar.
2. The integrated image acquisition system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting arm includes a front surface facing the front windshield, a rear surface arranged opposite to the front surface, and a side surface connecting the front surface and the rear surface. The camera includes a front camera and a side camera. The front camera is located on the front surface, and the side camera is located on the side surface. The radar includes a front radar located on the front surface.
3. The integrated image acquisition system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The front surface includes an inclined section and a straight section, the straight section is parallel to the front windshield, and the front camera and the front radar are located in the straight section.
4. The integrated image acquisition system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The image acquisition system also includes an emergency brake assist module, a dual warning module, an anti-fatigue detection module and a streaming media module, and the emergency brake assist module, the dual warning module, the anti-fatigue detection module and the streaming media module are connected to the acquisition component.
5. The integrated image acquisition system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The emergency brake assist module is connected to the front camera and the front radar. The emergency brake assist module is configured to identify the distance and moving speed of an object in front of the vehicle and transmit a brake signal to the AESS controller.
6. The integrated image acquisition system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The dual warning module is connected to the front camera and the front radar. The dual warning module is configured to issue a voice warning based on a lane marking image and an obstacle image in front of the vehicle when the vehicle deviates from the lane marking and / or when the distance between the vehicle and the obstacle is less than a set distance.
7. The integrated image acquisition system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The side camera faces the driving seat and is connected to the anti-fatigue detection module. The anti-fatigue detection module is configured to analyze the driver's facial features through the image information provided by the side camera to determine whether the driver is fatigued, and if so, issue a voice warning.
8. The integrated image acquisition system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The acquisition component also includes a rear camera, which is fixed to the installation area. A control switch is provided at the bottom of the installation area. The streaming media module is connected to the rear camera and the display screen. The streaming media module is configured to display the image information acquired by the rear camera on the display screen.
9. The integrated image acquisition system according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a main control module, and the emergency brake auxiliary module, the dual warning module, the anti-fatigue detection module, the streaming media module, the interior rearview mirror and the connecting arm are all connected to the main control module.
10. The integrated image acquisition system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting arm is fixedly connected to the front windshield, and a universal joint is provided between the mounting groove and the connecting arm to enable the interior rearview mirror to rotate.